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Recovery of Arms:2011
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January - 4 
A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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January - 8 
An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists k
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An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists kitbag and explosive material were seized from the spot, though the Maoists managed to escape.
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January - 9 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village i
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village in the remote hilly region of Bhamramali under the Kashipur Police Station limits of the District. “The firing lasted for a little more than an hour. When dawn broke, we found nine bodies scattered around the camp of which one was identified as that of Ravi, the leader of Kashipur dalam (squad) of Bansadhara division. There were four women Maoists among the dead,” said Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi. All the deceased Maoists are in the age group of 20-25. The Police said about 15 Maoists were in the camp when the encounter happened. “We expect two more casualties, as there were signs of bodies being dragged away,” a senior Police Official said, adds Indian Express. Police recovered nine bodies from the encounter spot. Weapons and explosives, including three .303 rifles, two pistols and one INSAS rifle were seized.
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January - 24 
During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on January 24. The Police also recovered three landmines
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During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on January 24. The Police also recovered three landmines and 25 detonators from the reported site, Superintendent of Police (Ganjam) Nitinjit Singh said.
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January - 27 
A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 27. Samant was arrested aft
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A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 27. Samant was arrested after Police recovered a huge catch of explosives including gelatine sticks, detonators and fuse wires from Chandiposh panchayat building, Superintendent of Police Diptesh Patnaik told IANS.
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January - 29 
The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Securit
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The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Security men on seeing them and engaged in a gun battle. One CRPF trooper sustained minor injuries during the encounter. One Maoist, identified as Arjun Sahoo of Gumla District in Jharkhand was arrested while the others managed to flee. Sahoo was involved in Maoist activities since the last five years. Later, the Police neutralised the Maoist camp located on Odisha-Jharkhand border and recovered one carbine, one 303 rifle, two 315 rifles, two double barrel guns, one 9mm pistol, two country-made pistols, 160 rounds of ammunition, five mobile phones, five kit bags, INR 5, 000 in cash, Maoist literature and one diary containing information about the Maoist movement from the encounter site. This is for the first time that Maoist presence has been found in Bandugaon Police limits. "We will interrogate the arrested cadre and cross check many things, particularly names figuring in the diary," Sundargarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said.
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January - 30 
Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on January 30. Superintende
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Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anirudha Singh said the duo, identified as Linga Madkami (35) of Techguda colony and Dula Madhi (25) of Kanaguda village under Kalimela Police Station area, belonged to Kalimela Dalam (squad) unit of the outfit and were allegedly involved in several acts of violence and blasts in the District. “The Police also recovered a gun and a directional mine from their possession,” the SP said.
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February - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit Bardhan, Sub-inspector of Koida Police Station, i
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit Bardhan, Sub-inspector of Koida Police Station, in 2009. A 9-mm pistol and 30 rounds of live cartridges were found from his possession, the Police said.
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February - 10 
Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and State Policemen from Chutung fo
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Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and State Policemen from Chutung forest near Rebana-Palaspal area, while another was arrested from a jungle in Telkoi area. Six detonators, two gelatine sticks, batteries and wires, a locally-made rifle, some ammunition and volumes of Maoist literature like leaflets, books and posters were seized from the them.
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February - 11 
The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central
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The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Voluntary Force (DVF), a specialised force of Armed Police Reserve trained in anti-Maoist warfare, in the Saranda forest under Bisra Police Station limit, bordering Jharkhand, CRPF sources said. Bodies of three Maoists were recovered after the gun battle, they said, adding one of the deceased was identified as Mohammad Musleem, ‘area commander’ of Maoists in Digha and Jareikela areas in Jharkhand. Musleem has at least 40 cases lodged against him for murder and attack on Government establishments in the District and East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. One of the other two killed Maoists was a Nepali while the identity of the third could not be established. An American rifle, a 9-mm pistol, large quantity of cartridges and volumes of Maoist literature, including leaflets and posters, were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 16 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from Rourkela in Sundargarh District. Two landmines we
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from Rourkela in Sundargarh District. Two landmines weighing about 10 kilograms each were recovered at a place between Raidihi and Nuagaon, while another landmine of about 25 kilograms was recovered between Mahuapada and Nuagaon road.
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February - 17 
Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam
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Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam Police and Intelligence Bureau visited Rourkela in Orissa and found some vital clues linking their activities with the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA). Rourkela Police had arrested Aditya Borah and two of his aides – Trithraj Orang and Asik Sabar alias Ajaya – besides seizing arms, explosives and Maoist literatures. During interrogation by local Police, the Maoists revealed that they were here to meet the Maoist leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kisanji on the direction of their Assam-based leader Dipak Ray.
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March - 5 
Sify.com reports that Satrughan Biswal alias Mangu alias Mohan, the second-in-command in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the Odisha State Committee, was arrested by the Police from near the railway station in Bargarh District on March 5. Biswal, a resident of Ersama area in Jagatsing
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Sify.com reports that Satrughan Biswal alias Mangu alias Mohan, the second-in-command in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the Odisha State Committee, was arrested by the Police from near the railway station in Bargarh District on March 5. Biswal, a resident of Ersama area in Jagatsinghpur District, was operating in three Districts of Bargarh, Nuapada and Bolangir, Superintendent of Police (SP) Soorya Thankappan said. One country-made 9 mm pistol, six rounds of ammunition, a mobile phone, cash amounting to INR 54, 550, a letter to Maoist leaders and various Maoist-related documents were recovered from him, SP Thankappan said. Biswal, actively associated with Maoist activities since 2006, is considered as next to Sabyasachi Panda in the Maoist rank and file in the State, adds PTI.
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April - 3 
Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG
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Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers, Greyhounds and Odisha Police at near Pendajam village of Dudhari Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Semiliguda Police Station in Koraput District on April 3. Ghasi belonged to a village near Araku valley in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, joined the Maoist movement long ago and worked for the East Godavari Division. Ghasi carried a reward of INR One million on his head. He was reportedly involved in over 30 cases of Maoist-related violence, which he committed with complicity of another top Maoist leader Daya. He is said to be next only to top Maoist leader and ‘secretary’ of AOBSZC Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK. Ghasi was described as the ‘military and action man’ of the outfit and was also the spokesperson for Koraput-Srikakulam Division. The Police have seized a 9mm pistol from him.
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April - 9 
PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists camp at Bali Hills in Keonjhar District in the night
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PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists camp at Bali Hills in Keonjhar District in the night of April 9. The Maoist camp was neutralised and the Police recovered a huge cache of explosives. "This is the biggest haul from any Maoist camp in the District," Keonjhar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashish Singh told reporters adding that the Security Force Personnel had to defuse some land mines in order to reach the Maoist camp. The recovered materials included one Global Positioning System (GPS) set, 72 detonators, battery, country made guns, gelatin sticks, electric fuse wire, country made bomb, landmines, CD, radio, medicines, thermometers, Maoist literature, books, letters, posters, leaflets and other items, the SP said. The Maoists having links with Maoist leader Sushil had put up the camp to train their cadre inside the forests of the District, the SP added.
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April - 19 
The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified as Khokan Mahato alias Khagen (35), a resident of
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The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified as Khokan Mahato alias Khagen (35), a resident of Simili area under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District in West Bengal. Khagen was an ‘area commander’ and more than 30 cases, including murder, abduction and treason are pending against him in Odisha and West Bengal. Khagen was also involved in the abducting and killing of a Police Constable, Sarkar Hembram, at Beliabeda on March 6, the SP said. The other two arrestees were identified as Naba Mahanta and Jitendra Mahanta, his accomplices. The Police recovered land mines and some Maoist literature, Maoist posters from their homes.
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April - 21 
The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hills in Koraput District on April 21. According to
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The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hills in Koraput District on April 21. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, South West range, these landmines were planted by the Maoists to block the Police Forces reaching the mountains last month when they had organised a meeting along with the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna. The recovery included 180 gelatine sticks, four detonators and about 30 metres of wire. Looking at the amount of explosives recovered, Priyadarshi said that the landmine could have blown off a heavy vehicle with ease.
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April - 24 
Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation
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Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Volunteer Force (DVF) arrived at the Tentulipadar village and raided Nakamamudi forest under Chitrakonda Police limits and were challenged by the Maoists camped there. “The force retaliated after the Maoists fired at them,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, said. After an hour long exchange of fire between both the sides, the Police were able to kill the woman cadre on the spot, while the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the site. Huge cache of arms & ammunitions including one .303 rifle, a .12 gun, SBML gun, one live landmine, several hand-grenades, country made gun, claymore mines, a DVD player, tape-recorders, a bag of Maoist literatures and 16 pairs of dress were recovered from the encounter site, the Police said. Gajla is believed to be from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
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May - 3 
In addition, the Police also arrested one person identified as Ranjan alias Kalia Parida for reportedly stocking illegal explosives in his house at Rampai village in Jajpur District. "We got a tip off that a motorcyclist was carrying some explosives on NH-5. We laid a trap 5 and caught [arrested] Ra
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In addition, the Police also arrested one person identified as Ranjan alias Kalia Parida for reportedly stocking illegal explosives in his house at Rampai village in Jajpur District. "We got a tip off that a motorcyclist was carrying some explosives on NH-5. We laid a trap 5 and caught [arrested] Ranjan. We seized [recovered] 100 pieces of detonators from his motorcycle. Later, we raided his house," said Officer in Charge (OIC, Panikoili Police Station) Paresh Kumar Rout. "It seems the explosives were procured for mining. However we are investigating to find out the real reason," Rout added.
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May - 3 
Two persons were arrested and around 100 packets of detonators recovered from them near the Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM) at Matikhala in Chamakhandi Police Station area in Ganjam District on May 3, reports Times of India. The arrestees, identified as Pradip Das and Saroj Patnaik of Santoshpur villag
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Two persons were arrested and around 100 packets of detonators recovered from them near the Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM) at Matikhala in Chamakhandi Police Station area in Ganjam District on May 3, reports Times of India. The arrestees, identified as Pradip Das and Saroj Patnaik of Santoshpur village, were reportedly smuggling the explosives in a motorcycle, when Police arrested them. Each packet contained around 100 detonators. Police said an inquiry was on to know the cause of transportation of the explosive material and to find out from where the detonators were procured.
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May - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation recovered 40 packets of liquid explosives, weighing 240 kilograms from a pit near Pachingi forests in Koraput District on May 25, reports The Hindu. The explosive were stored there by the Maoists.
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Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation recovered 40 packets of liquid explosives, weighing 240 kilograms from a pit near Pachingi forests in Koraput District on May 25, reports The Hindu. The explosive were stored there by the Maoists.
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May - 27 
A Maoist cadre, identified as Lalit Biusika, was arrested by SFs during combing operation in Chandrapur block (administrative division) of Rayagada District. A country-made gun, Maoist posters and banners were recovered from him. According to the Police he was involved in the murder of a head consta
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A Maoist cadre, identified as Lalit Biusika, was arrested by SFs during combing operation in Chandrapur block (administrative division) of Rayagada District. A country-made gun, Maoist posters and banners were recovered from him. According to the Police he was involved in the murder of a head constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Tek Chand at Hanumanthpur of Chandrapur block on December 30, 2010. A trooper of the Odisha State Armed Police (OSAP) was also injured in the attack. Lalit was also involved in the attack on the Chandrapur Police Station.
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June - 8 
Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10 kilogram, were seized near Raidihi and Nuagaon in
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Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10 kilogram, were seized near Raidihi and Nuagaon in the forest, the Police said.
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June - 22 
A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth, at Raibiji forest in the Chandrapur Police Statio
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A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth, at Raibiji forest in the Chandrapur Police Station limits, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi said. The arms were hidden by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for future use, the DIG said.
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June - 22 
A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Golapa (25) of Bisra area, Rourkela Superintendent o
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A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Golapa (25) of Bisra area, Rourkela Superintendent of Police (SP) Himanshu Lal said. Kunduru was the 'area commander' of the outfit at Digha area after death of Maoist commander Md Muslim, the SP said.
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July - 1 
A ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil, was killed in a gunfight with Security Forces near Pandapada village in Keonjhar District on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. Sunil was the second in command of the Kalinga Nagar division of the CPI-Maoist
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A ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil, was killed in a gunfight with Security Forces near Pandapada village in Keonjhar District on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. Sunil was the second in command of the Kalinga Nagar division of the CPI-Maoist. A revolver, a locally made gun, some detonators and other camp articles were seized from the site. No causality or injury has been reported from the Police side.
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July - 4 
Two Maoists were arrested and a huge quantity of explosives and weapons seized from them from a forest in Keonjhar District, reports IBN Live. While one of Maoists Trilochan Mahanta functioned as a messenger for top Maoist leader Sushil alias Basanta, the other named Laxman was an active cadre of Ka
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Two Maoists were arrested and a huge quantity of explosives and weapons seized from them from a forest in Keonjhar District, reports IBN Live. While one of Maoists Trilochan Mahanta functioned as a messenger for top Maoist leader Sushil alias Basanta, the other named Laxman was an active cadre of Kalinganagar division of the CPI-Maoist. They were arrested during a joint combing operation in Khajuridani forest in Telkoi area. Huge quantities of explosives, two rifles, ammunitions, Maoist literature, uniform and medicines were seized from the two Maoists.
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July - 5 
Three Maoists reportedly involved in the killing of SF personnel and many crimes were arrested from Jajpur and Keonjhar District, reports Orissadiary.com. "In a joint combing operation by Jajpur and Keonjhar police arrested three Maoists. Police also seized two guns from them. All the three arreste
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Three Maoists reportedly involved in the killing of SF personnel and many crimes were arrested from Jajpur and Keonjhar District, reports Orissadiary.com. "In a joint combing operation by Jajpur and Keonjhar police arrested three Maoists. Police also seized two guns from them. All the three arrested Maoists have been identified as Gora Hansada (24) of village Rangamatia, Shyamasundar Bakse (24) of village Rangamatia and Ramachandra Hemrum (22) of Chandipasi village. Gora Hansada was arrested from Jajpur Road and the other two from Ghasipura police station area of Keonjhar district ", Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar said.
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July - 5 
Two Security Force (SF) Personnel were injured when three landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded during a combing operation in Sonepur Ghati forest of Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District on July 5, reports IBN Live. Two claymore mines were also recovered
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Two Security Force (SF) Personnel were injured when three landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded during a combing operation in Sonepur Ghati forest of Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District on July 5, reports IBN Live. Two claymore mines were also recovered from the site.
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July - 10 
Police arrested two persons, identified as Udhab Mallick and Kandura Pradhan, for having links with the Maoists in Kandhamal District on July 10. The Police recovered two country made guns and Maoist posters from them. "We arrested the two after getting sufficient evidence on their links with the Ma
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Police arrested two persons, identified as Udhab Mallick and Kandura Pradhan, for having links with the Maoists in Kandhamal District on July 10. The Police recovered two country made guns and Maoist posters from them. "We arrested the two after getting sufficient evidence on their links with the Maoists," said a senior Police Officer when the residents of Sonepur in Daringibadi block (administrative division) accused the Police of arresting the duo by implicating them as Maoists. The residents urged the District administration to release the two "innocent villagers" and halt combing operations in the area.
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July - 10 
The Berhampur Police recovered a 9 mm pistol from one Sunil Pradhan (32) of Kumbharbadi in Daringibadi Police Station in Kandhamal District on July 10, reported to be earlier looted by Maoists from Ranjan Mallick, the then inspector in-charge of R Udayagiri Police Station in Gajapati District in 200
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The Berhampur Police recovered a 9 mm pistol from one Sunil Pradhan (32) of Kumbharbadi in Daringibadi Police Station in Kandhamal District on July 10, reported to be earlier looted by Maoists from Ranjan Mallick, the then inspector in-charge of R Udayagiri Police Station in Gajapati District in 2006, reports Times of India.
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July - 17 
Orissadiary.com reports that the Police officials arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kanhu Besra (24), from Barabati bazaar on national highway no-5 at Dharmasala in Jajpur District in the night of July 17. Besra is a resident of Ambadali village in M
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Orissadiary.com reports that the Police officials arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kanhu Besra (24), from Barabati bazaar on national highway no-5 at Dharmasala in Jajpur District in the night of July 17. Besra is a resident of Ambadali village in Mayurbhanj District. The Police recovered a revolver, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) uniform, a sharp weapon, bullet cover, two mobile phones, some tablets and an identity card of Banda Industrial Training Institute (ITI) of Rangamatia in Mayurbhanj District from him.
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July - 17 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on July 17, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made in
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on July 17, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Patchangi area, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP, Laxmipur), Y Jagannath Rao said. "The Maoists had planted the explosives targeting the Security Force personnel engaged in combing operation. No injury or casualty has been reported. The explosives were kept in steel containers," Rao added.
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July - 21 
Two women Maoist cadres, identified as Martha Majhi alias Minita (20) and Merry Majhi alias Kabita (18) of the Bansadhara divisional committee of the Maoists, surrendered before the Police in Gajapati District, reports Telegraph. They also made several allegations against their leaders Sabyasachi Pa
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Two women Maoist cadres, identified as Martha Majhi alias Minita (20) and Merry Majhi alias Kabita (18) of the Bansadhara divisional committee of the Maoists, surrendered before the Police in Gajapati District, reports Telegraph. They also made several allegations against their leaders Sabyasachi Panda, Duna Kesab Rao alias Azad, and Dandapani Mohanty, a mediator who had secured the release of the former Malkangiri R. Vineel Krishna from the custody of the Maoists. Minita belongs to Ludungi village in Mandimera gram panchayat and Kabita belongs to Lumdong village in Khariguda gram panchayat, both under Adaba Police Station limits in Gajapati. They alleged physical and mental exploitation of the female cadre, Gajapati SP Sarthak Sadangi said. “Their disclosure had led to recovery of arms and ammunition from three different places,” said Sadangi. The Police raided Gerjong hills near Lumdong village, Putripada forest, and Purunapani forest. The Police recovered two eight-mm single-shot pistols, eight round ammunition, two SBML (country-made) guns, five clamour mines, one grenade, 10 electrical detonators, one kg explosive ammonium nitrate, three batteries, charger and polythene from the revealed places.
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July - 24 
The Police arrested four alleged Maoists, including two women, near Paikmal at Amarpali on State Highway-3 in Bargarh District on July 24, reports Times of India. Another Maoist in the group, however, managed to escape, the Police added. Three of the arrestees belonged to Kanker District in Chhattis
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The Police arrested four alleged Maoists, including two women, near Paikmal at Amarpali on State Highway-3 in Bargarh District on July 24, reports Times of India. Another Maoist in the group, however, managed to escape, the Police added. Three of the arrestees belonged to Kanker District in Chhattisgarh and were identified as Anil Kumar alias Azad (25) of Kasadand village, Rambati Usendi (20) of Alpara village and Shambati Dubba of Bhimnar. The fourth, Makunda Naik (27), was a resident of Rajapada village under Padampur Police Station area in Bargarh. The Police said one country-made pistol and six bullets, letters addressed to commander, meeting proceedings, two Tiffin bombs, two detonators, route maps of Burla town, cash of INR 1,350, some eatables, some leaflets in Hindi and Oriya languages, books written in Oriya relating to activities of Maoists were recovered from them.
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July - 28 
About 25 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists was recovered at Laxmipur in Koraput District by Security Force (SF) personnel, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made ahead of the 'martyrs' week' planned by the Maoists from July 28 (today).The explosives, weighing about 25 kg, was placed in a s
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About 25 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists was recovered at Laxmipur in Koraput District by Security Force (SF) personnel, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made ahead of the 'martyrs' week' planned by the Maoists from July 28 (today).The explosives, weighing about 25 kg, was placed in a steel container in a bush apparently targeting SFs. The spot where the explosive filled container was found is close to the local court and a BSF camp.
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August - 8 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Madikeda village under Kotagad Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on August 8, reports Times of India. According to Kandhamal Superintendent of Police Jayanaraya
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Madikeda village under Kotagad Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on August 8, reports Times of India. According to Kandhamal Superintendent of Police Jayanarayan Pankaj, the arrested persons were involved in the murder of Sitaram Uthansingh and Peter Sunamajhi at Jubaguda village on August 4. They were tracked down as per the statement of an eyewitness of the murders. The arrested persons were identified as Tripati Kapat Majhi (23), Andrew Mallik (24), Sebastian Mallik (45) and two women Radhika Mallik (19) and Lurdu Patamajhi (19). Security forces seized a large amount of explosive material, battery and wire used to detonate landmines, Maoist banners and posters from their possession.
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August - 9 
SFs arrested two persons identified as, Herat Digal and Sudhansu Sekhar Nayak, at Gracingia village under G.Udaygiri Police Station on August 9 for alleged links with the Maoists. One pistol, one revolver, six cartridges, and four live bombs were among the items seized from their possession. One Mao
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SFs arrested two persons identified as, Herat Digal and Sudhansu Sekhar Nayak, at Gracingia village under G.Udaygiri Police Station on August 9 for alleged links with the Maoists. One pistol, one revolver, six cartridges, and four live bombs were among the items seized from their possession. One Maoist uniform was also seized from them. Pankaj said investigation was on to ascertain the activities of these two arrested persons.
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August - 11 
Police arrested a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, along with two of his colleagues from the steel city of Rourkela on August 11. The Maoist ‘commander’ was identified as Prashant alias Shiva Munda alias Lambu, the second top man in the Maoist hierarchy controlling Sa
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Police arrested a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, along with two of his colleagues from the steel city of Rourkela on August 11. The Maoist ‘commander’ was identified as Prashant alias Shiva Munda alias Lambu, the second top man in the Maoist hierarchy controlling Saranda forest. The trio was trying to board a bus to Bhubaneswar near Hanuman Vatika in the city when the Police team intercepted them. Police recovered INR 7.6 million in cash and a gun from them.
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August - 24 
An exchange of fire occurred between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 24 as SFs neutralised a major transit camp of Maoists hidden inside the forest between Kanchanpadu and Rangampadu on Narayanpatna-Bandhugaon road in Koraput District, repo
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An exchange of fire occurred between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 24 as SFs neutralised a major transit camp of Maoists hidden inside the forest between Kanchanpadu and Rangampadu on Narayanpatna-Bandhugaon road in Koraput District, reports The Hindu. The encounter occurred following intelligence inputs that a group of Maoists have assembled at Kanchanpadu forests in Narayanpatna block. No casualty was reported. One Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one 9-mm gun, ammunition including magazine of light machine gun, 15 kit bags of ultras, Maoist literature, and medicines were recovered by the Police. It was suspected that around 60 cadres were camping in the Maoist camp.
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September - 20 September - 21
The Times of India reports that Odisha Special Police recovered landmines and kit bags belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on September 21. Earlier, the Maoists had exchanged fire with the Andhra Greyhounds and Special Operation
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The Times of India reports that Odisha Special Police recovered landmines and kit bags belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on September 21. Earlier, the Maoists had exchanged fire with the Andhra Greyhounds and Special Operations Group Forces of Odisha on September 20. After the incident, Andhra and Odisha Police conducted an aerial survey. Additional Security Forces have been deployed to prevent any violence in the Andhra-Odisha border as Maoists celebrated their formation day on September 21.
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September - 23 
The Hindu reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kerubadi in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal District on September 23 when the SFs raided a Maoist training camp inside the forests near Keruba
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The Hindu reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kerubadi in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal District on September 23 when the SFs raided a Maoist training camp inside the forests near Kerubadi. No casualty was reported from either side. “But, from the evidence found at the site we suspect there must have been some injury or casualty on the Maoist side,” DIG Sharma said adding, about 50 Maoists were suspected to have stayed in the camp during the operation. Five firearms, a number of kitbags, important documents, and other camp articles were recovered from the camp site.
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September - 25 
The Hindu reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Rama Mahanta alias Dadhi Mahanta was arrested from Jarbera village at Bisra in Sundargarh District on September 25. A pistol and some bullets were recovered from his possession. According to the Police,
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The Hindu reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Rama Mahanta alias Dadhi Mahanta was arrested from Jarbera village at Bisra in Sundargarh District on September 25. A pistol and some bullets were recovered from his possession. According to the Police, Mahanta was involved in the killing of surrendered Maoist, Kandari Lohra alias Madhuri and her four-year-old son in February 2011. Mahanta was acting as ‘area Commander’ in Digha and Bhalulata areas and he has five cases pending at the bordering Bisra and Bandamunda Police Station in Sundargarh District.
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October - 9 
Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Gaigot-Kuleijharan hills, under Kisinda Police limits, i
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Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Gaigot-Kuleijharan hills, under Kisinda Police limits, in Sambalpur District on October 9, following a fierce gun battle with the Maoists. There were no casualties in the encounter but SFs recovered three tiffin bombs, some other explosives, food, uniforms and medicines from the camp. Police said the exchange of fire that began early in the morning continued for half an hour. “We have had information about Maoist activity in the area for the past one-and-a-half months. The rebels are trying hard to revive their base in Sambalpur and Deogarh districts under the leadership of Guirish Mahto and Kunu Dehuri,” said Sambalpur Superintendent of Police Nikhil Kanodia.
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October - 11 
Indian Express reports that one person was arrested in Kandhamal District for allegedly giving shelter to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in his house, the Police said on October 11. Gavaskar Nayak (27) of Rutangia village under G Udayagiri Police Station limit was closely assoc
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Indian Express reports that one person was arrested in Kandhamal District for allegedly giving shelter to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in his house, the Police said on October 11. Gavaskar Nayak (27) of Rutangia village under G Udayagiri Police Station limit was closely associated with Maoist leader Dunna Keshav Rao alias Azad, the Police said. Police claimed Nayak, after being arrested, confessed to acting as a middleman and a courier to supply material to Maoists. “During our raid we also recovered some Maoist posters from his house,” said Kandhamal Superintendent of Police J.N. Pankaj. He added Police are investigating his involvement in crimes in Kandhamal and Ganjam Districts.
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October - 18 
The Security Forces recovered four landmines of 25 kilograms each during a combing operation in Godibali Chhaka near Kerubadi under Daringibadi Police limits in Kandhamal District on October 18, reports The Times of India. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were probably planning a maj
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The Security Forces recovered four landmines of 25 kilograms each during a combing operation in Godibali Chhaka near Kerubadi under Daringibadi Police limits in Kandhamal District on October 18, reports The Times of India. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were probably planning a major explosion and wanted to plant the landmines in the area, Kandhamal Superintendent of Police J N Pankaj said.
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October - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Deba Kartami, allegedly involved in several offences was arrested by a Police team during a combing operation in Metaguda forest area under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on October 22, reports Zee News. Kartami, an
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Deba Kartami, allegedly involved in several offences was arrested by a Police team during a combing operation in Metaguda forest area under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on October 22, reports Zee News. Kartami, an active cadre of Padia dalam (squad), was involved in many criminal activities, Superintendent of Police, Aniruddha Singh said. Besides a single barrel gun, some documents were recovered from him.
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October - 26 
Outlook India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) comprising the Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) during a raid on a camp at Jadu Loisingh forest in Sa
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Outlook India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) comprising the Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) during a raid on a camp at Jadu Loisingh forest in Sambalpur District on October 26. The encounter broke out when the SFs began a combing operation in the area after a group of about 15 armed Maoists set ablaze to vehicles and equipment of a private construction company at Mundher village on October 25. The Maoists fired 150 rounds, which was retaliated by 300 rounds and 16 grenades by the SFs but none was killed or injured, Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Nikhil Kanodia said. Maoist leaders, identified as Girish Mahato of Jharkhand, Kunu Dehuri of Odisha and others, escaped from the camp as the Maoists and SF personnel traded fire, SP Kanodia added. The SFs recovered a gun, three cartridges and five grenades from the camp.
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November - 4 
IBN Live reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed during an exchange of fire between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel at Paniganda forest areas of Munikhole gram panchayat (village level local self-government institution) in Rayagada District on Novembe
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IBN Live reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed during an exchange of fire between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel at Paniganda forest areas of Munikhole gram panchayat (village level local self-government institution) in Rayagada District on November 4. Police claimed some Maoists were injured in the incident though could not be ascertained. SFs also seized a rifle from the encounter site.
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November - 5 
The Times of India reports that Odisha Police on November 5 said they have arrested a senior Maoist, Arta Bhoi, following a raid at Basloi village in Jujomora Police Station area in Sambalpur District. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Nikhil Kanodia said Bhoi was arrested on November 4 by SO
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The Times of India reports that Odisha Police on November 5 said they have arrested a senior Maoist, Arta Bhoi, following a raid at Basloi village in Jujomora Police Station area in Sambalpur District. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Nikhil Kanodia said Bhoi was arrested on November 4 by SOG and CRPF personnel. The SP said Bhoi was involved in as many as 19 criminal cases, including the arson at ARSS crusher unit and a gun battle with police near Jujomora recently. Police have also seized some explosive materials from his possession. "The materials seized from the accused include 10 detonators, three gelatin sticks, several batteries, 10 meters of fuse wire and his cell phone."
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November - 9 
The Times of India reports that Police arrested three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Jujomora Police Station area in Sambalpur District on November 9 after conducting raids at various places. They also sized gun -powder from the possession of one of them. The arre
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The Times of India reports that Police arrested three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Jujomora Police Station area in Sambalpur District on November 9 after conducting raids at various places. They also sized gun -powder from the possession of one of them. The arrested Maoists are Rohit Chhuria alias Mithun (19) of Khaliapali village, Kusha Bhoi (45) of Mundtal village and Sathya Narayan Bhoi of Jhankarbahali village (35). Police said they all were involved in a crusher arson case in Mundher village on October 25 and a gun battle with Police near Jhankarbahali jungle on the next day.
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November - 25 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge cache of explosives during an anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on November 25, reports The Times of India. Police said the explosives were hidden inside a hollow tree near Rajinguda vill
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge cache of explosives during an anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on November 25, reports The Times of India. Police said the explosives were hidden inside a hollow tree near Rajinguda village in Narayanpatna Police Station area. The recovered items include 45 kilograms of gel explosives, three buckets of gel Improvised Explosive Device (IED), each weighing 15 kilograms, 7.5 kilograms gun powder, 15 kilograms urea and 200 metre codex wire.
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December - 11 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prasanta Gulurika and Billura Brekawada, were arrested while trying to plant landmines on a road in Rayagada District December 11, reports The Times of India. Explosives including two landmines, four electronic detonators and a f
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prasanta Gulurika and Billura Brekawada, were arrested while trying to plant landmines on a road in Rayagada District December 11, reports The Times of India. Explosives including two landmines, four electronic detonators and a few metres of live wire, Maoist posters, banners and handwritten letters were recovered from the possession of the arrestees. The Police said following a tip-off that Maoists are planting explosives on Chandrapur-Dangasorada road within Chandrapur Police limits in the night of December 11, the operation was chalked out. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Bissamkatak, R Prakash, said, "They joined the Maoist organization five years ago and are armed cadres. They were close associates of Maoist leader Azad and Nikhil and belong to the Bansadhara division of the CPI (Maoist)."
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December - 13 
The Odisha Police on December 13 recovered a massive arms and ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that included 15 landmines, 17 detonators and 6 pressure bombs from deep inside forests in Rayagada District, reports The Indian Express.
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The Odisha Police on December 13 recovered a massive arms and ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that included 15 landmines, 17 detonators and 6 pressure bombs from deep inside forests in Rayagada District, reports The Indian Express.
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December - 20 
Two huge arms dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were unearthed by Security Forces in Malkangiri District, close to Andhra Pradesh border, on December 20, reports The Hindu. They were located during a joint operation by personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Ope
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Two huge arms dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were unearthed by Security Forces in Malkangiri District, close to Andhra Pradesh border, on December 20, reports The Hindu. They were located during a joint operation by personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) inside the dense Khalaguda forest, 35 km from Khairaput Police Station. According to Police sources, the Maoists managed to escape. The recovery included 24 gelatine sticks, 103 commercial detonators, two switches of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), one IED box, three steel tiffin carriers used to manufacture IEDs, two wire bundles, batteries of remote control devices, electronic stop watch, various electronic circuits, 20 capacitors, and two large plastic drums. Publicity material of the Maoists, both in Odia and Telugu, was also unearthed. A projector screen was also seized.
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December - 22 
After huge haul of explosives in Malkangiri District, including 24 gelatin sticks, the security agencies have launched a probe to find out whether the explosives meant for industries are being smuggled to the Left wing extremists [LWEs] in the District, reports New Indian Express.
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After huge haul of explosives in Malkangiri District, including 24 gelatin sticks, the security agencies have launched a probe to find out whether the explosives meant for industries are being smuggled to the Left wing extremists [LWEs] in the District, reports New Indian Express.
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December - 23 
The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest in Koraput District on December 23, reports Zee News. According to reports, the Police recovered landmines, tiffin bombs, one tonne of gunpowder and approximately 50 litres of liquid explosives and forty walky-talkies belo
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The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest in Koraput District on December 23, reports Zee News. According to reports, the Police recovered landmines, tiffin bombs, one tonne of gunpowder and approximately 50 litres of liquid explosives and forty walky-talkies belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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December - 26 
Ramesh Charva (22), a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, was arrested by the Rourkela Police in a combing operation in Jhirpani-Toda forest area in Sundargarh District on December 26, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered a revolver, five live bullets, INR 78, 500 in
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Ramesh Charva (22), a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, was arrested by the Rourkela Police in a combing operation in Jhirpani-Toda forest area in Sundargarh District on December 26, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered a revolver, five live bullets, INR 78, 500 in cash and a few Maoist leaflets from him. During interrogation, it was revealed that Charva has been an active Maoist cadre since the past three years, mainly in the Odisha-Jharkhand border and has been a close associate of Samarji, 'secretary' of the Bihar-Jharkhand-Orissa regional committee of the CPI-Maoist. "He also confessed that one Gangu Munda, another senior Maoist cadre had handed over the cash to him for use of the Maoist organization, which was seized from him by police," Rourkela Superintendent of Police Himansu Lal said. Ramesh is a native of Tirilposhi in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.
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